Example Sentences

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It “helps stop me from overcooking it. I don’t think anyone had done that before, or at least not in the competition.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

“Then make sure to cool it immediately to prevent holdover temperature from overcooking the spiny little beast!”

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2024

For seafood, make sure the pieces are big enough to get a bit of color on the outside without overcooking throughout.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Roasting the crustaceans concentrates their flavor, keeping them plump and tender with far less of a risk of overcooking.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2023

They effortlessly open with a few jokes about fires and feathers and overcooking poultry.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins